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Duaringa vs Gainsford

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 27 km apart · Duaringa profile · Gainsford profile

Duaringa Gainsford

Duaringa and Gainsford are two nearby Queensland areas with very different profiles. Duaringa is more populous and has a higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (23.7%) and children under 15 (23.7%). It is more walkable, with a mostly car-dependent score of 3.2, and has more people who volunteer (27.7%). In contrast, Gainsford is sparsely populated and has a much higher typical weekly household income of $2,166, compared to $1,300 in Duaringa.

Everyday life in both places shares some common ground, as they have the same typical number of people per home (2.4) and neither has any public transport stops. This similarity extends to the typical weekly personal income, which is $748 in Duaringa and $725 in Gainsford. While Duaringa has seen more people move in over the last five years, Gainsford remains car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0.

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Where they differ most

Volunteering: 27.7 pts higher in Duaringa Mortgage: $1,357 higher in Gainsford First Nations: 23.7 pts higher in Duaringa Under 15: 23.7 pts higher in Duaringa Recent movers: 22.9 pts higher in Duaringa

Demographics & Identity

Population in Duaringain Gainsford +230 larger in Duaringa gap narrowing
262 58th pct 32 20th pct
Median age in Duaringain Gainsford +4 yrs older in Gainsford gap narrowing
45 yrs 50th pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Duaringain Gainsford +23.7 pts higher in Duaringa
23.7% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Duaringain Gainsford +5.1 pts higher in Duaringa
17.6% 45th pct 12.5% 24th pct
Under 15 in Duaringain Gainsford +23.7 pts higher in Duaringa
23.7% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Duaringain Gainsford
13.8% 62nd pct —

Age structure

32.1% Older adults (45–64) +21.1 pts ▸ 53.1%
23.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
19.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
17.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.1 pts 12.5%
6.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

43.1% Married +35.2 pts ▸ 78.3%
37.6% Never married ◂ +11.5 pts 26.1%
11.9% Divorced ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Widowed ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
1.5% Separated ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Duaringa Gainsford

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Duaringain Gainsford +4.2 pts higher in Duaringa
4.2% 18th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

87.4% Australia ◂ +9.3 pts 78.1%
1.1% New Zealand ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

32.1% English +27.3 pts ▸ 59.4%
51.9% Australian ◂ +33.2 pts 18.8%
4.6% Scottish +11.0 pts ▸ 15.6%
10.7% Irish +1.8 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Dutch +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
3.8% German ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.1% Italian ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Duaringain Gainsford +2.7 pts higher in Duaringa
2.7% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Duaringain Gainsford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

89.3% English only ◂ +11.2 pts 78.1%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Duaringain Gainsford +3.9 pts higher in Gainsford
33.6% 30th pct 37.5% 41st pct

Religious affiliation

58.0% Christianity ◂ +33.0 pts 25.0%
33.6% No religion +3.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
7.6% Not stated +29.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Duaringain Gainsford +15.0 pts higher in Duaringa
36.7% 28th pct 21.7% 4th pct
Bachelor+ in Duaringain Gainsford +6.6 pts higher in Gainsford
6.4% 16th pct 13.0% 44th pct
Schools/1k kids in Duaringain Gainsford
16.13 85th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Duaringain Gainsford +1 more in Duaringa
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Duaringain Gainsford
45 15th pct —
ICSEA in Duaringain Gainsford
865 10th pct —

Highest year of school

27.6% Year 10 +24.6 pts ▸ 52.2%
36.7% Year 12 ◂ +15.0 pts 21.7%
18.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
9.2% Year 11 +3.9 pts ▸ 13.0%

Highest qualification level

9.8% Bachelor degree +40.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
34.3% Certificate III / IV +15.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
3.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.7% Engineering & related ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
12.7% Health ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
11.8% Management & commerce ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% Society & culture ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Education ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Duaringain Gainsford +$23 higher in Duaringa gap narrowing
$748 49th pct $725 45th pct
Household income in Duaringain Gainsford +$866 higher in Gainsford gap widening
$1,300 32nd pct $2,166 82nd pct
Family income in Duaringain Gainsford +$550 higher in Gainsford gap narrowing
$1,575 31st pct $2,125 65th pct
High earners in Duaringain Gainsford +2.2 pts higher in Gainsford
10.9% 65th pct 13.0% 73rd pct
High-income homes in Duaringain Gainsford
11.7% 36th pct —

Household income distribution

21.4% $1,500–$2,999 +23.1 pts ▸ 44.4%
33.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.0 pts 0.0%
16.5% Under $650 ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
8.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
2.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

42.1% Under $650 +14.4 pts ▸ 56.5%
34.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.3 pts 17.4%
13.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.3 pts 13.0%
3.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Duaringain Gainsford +19.9 pts higher in Duaringa
35.5% 79th pct 15.6% 8th pct
Mental health in Duaringain Gainsford +6.9 pts higher in Duaringa
6.9% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Duaringain Gainsford +6.1 pts higher in Duaringa
6.1% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.9% Asthma +8.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
14.5% Arthritis ◂ +2.0 pts 12.5%
5.7% Other condition +6.8 pts ▸ 12.5%
8.8% Diabetes ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
7.6% Heart disease ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.9% Mental health ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
4.6% Cancer ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
1.5% Lung condition ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.9% None ◂ +0.6 pts 56.3%
19.5% One condition ◂ +3.8 pts 15.6%
11.8% Two conditions ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
5.3% Three or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Duaringain Gainsford +27.7 pts higher in Duaringa
27.7% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Duaringain Gainsford +0.3 pts higher in Duaringa
13.4% 56th pct 13.0% 53rd pct
Unpaid child care in Duaringain Gainsford +10.3 pts higher in Duaringa
27.7% 63rd pct 17.4% 18th pct
Defence service in Duaringain Gainsford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Duaringain Gainsford +5.9 pts higher in Duaringa
23.3% 44th pct 17.4% 16th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Duaringain Gainsford +62 larger in Duaringa
62 80th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Duaringain Gainsford
26 yrs 50th pct —
Year 12 in Duaringain Gainsford
38.2% 45th pct —
Unemployment in Duaringain Gainsford
26.1% 90th pct —
Median income in Duaringain Gainsford
$596 45th pct —
Household income in Duaringain Gainsford
$1,125 23rd pct —
Indigenous language in Duaringain Gainsford
6.5% 63rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Duaringain Gainsford even gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Duaringain Gainsford
17.8% 82nd pct —
Living alone in Duaringain Gainsford
35.0% 84th pct —

Family composition

22.0% Couples without children +36.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
51.8% Couples with children ◂ +1.8 pts 50.0%
17.8% One-parent families ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other families ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

31.1% 2 people +24.5 pts ▸ 55.6%
35.0% 1 person ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
7.8% 4 people +25.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
14.6% 3 people ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
6.8% 5 people ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
2.9% 6 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Duaringain Gainsford
$115 8th pct —
Mortgage in Duaringain Gainsford +$1,357 higher in Gainsford
$643 5th pct $2,000 72nd pct
People / bedroom in Duaringain Gainsford +0.10 higher in Gainsford gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Duaringain Gainsford
27.2% 74th pct —
Owned outright in Duaringain Gainsford
37.9% 40th pct —
Separate houses in Duaringain Gainsford
94.2% 42nd pct —
3+ bedrooms in Duaringain Gainsford
68.9% 26th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

37.9% Owned outright +6.6 pts ▸ 44.4%
27.2% Rented ◂ +27.2 pts 0.0%
14.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
8.7% Other tenure ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

94.2% Separate house +5.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
8.7% Other dwelling ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.7% 3 bedrooms +2.7 pts ▸ 44.4%
27.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +27.2 pts 0.0%
16.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
4.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Duaringain Gainsford
3.1% 63rd pct —
Work from home in Duaringain Gainsford
11.5% 32nd pct —
PT commute in Duaringain Gainsford
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Duaringain Gainsford even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Duaringain Gainsford even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Duaringain Gainsford even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Duaringain Gainsford even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

11.5% Worked at home +48.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
45.1% Car (driver) ◂ +25.1 pts 20.0%
23.8% Walked ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
2.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +40.2 pts 0.0%
39.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +39.2 pts 0.0%
13.4% 3 vehicles +19.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
5.2% 4 or more +28.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
3.1% No vehicle ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Duaringain Gainsford +22.9 pts higher in Duaringa
35.4% 66th pct 12.5% 7th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Duaringain Gainsford
4.8% 67th pct —
Participation in Duaringain Gainsford +3.8 pts higher in Gainsford
61.4% 53rd pct 65.2% 66th pct
Full-time in Duaringain Gainsford
61.5% 67th pct —

Industries people work in

23.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +63.7 pts ▸ 86.7%
6.6% Education & training +13.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
9.8% Retail trade ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
8.2% Construction ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
4.1% Mining ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Administrative & support ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.3% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.5% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

24.6% Managers +8.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
18.9% Labourers +1.1 pts ▸ 20.0%
18.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
11.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
8.2% Community & personal service ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.7% Professionals ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.1% Sales workers ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Duaringain Gainsford +3.2 higher in Duaringa
3.2 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Duaringain Gainsford +3.6 more in Duaringa
3.6 76th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Duaringain Gainsford +57.7 pts higher in Duaringa
57.7% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Duaringain Gainsford +61.5 pts higher in Duaringa
61.5% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Duaringain Gainsford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Duaringain Gainsford +56.5 pts higher in Duaringa
56.5% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Duaringain Gainsford +61.5 pts higher in Duaringa
61.5% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Duaringain Gainsford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Duaringain Gainsford +68.7 more in Duaringa
68.7 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Duaringain Gainsford even
0 24th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Duaringain Gainsford +0.8 pts higher in Duaringa
3.7% 24th pct 3.0% 12th pct

Compare Duaringa with nearby areas

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Compare Gainsford with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Duaringa vs Gainsford [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30882/duaringa/vs/SAL31094/gainsford